Empty Cup: HR Can’t Keep Pouring Without a Refill with Will Ortiz-Febus
Eps. #170 Thursday, April 9th, 2026
In this episode, Dr. Shari Simpson speaks with Will Ortiz-Febus, HR Healing Advocate at Beyond HR podcast, about the often-overlooked mental health challenges faced by HR professionals. They discuss the emotional toll of the HR role, the importance of setting boundaries, and practical strategies for maintaining well-being while supporting others. Listeners will gain insights into recognizing signs of stress in themselves and their teams, as well as actionable steps to foster a healthier workplace environment.
Listener Takeaways:
• Understand the unique mental health challenges HR professionals face.
• Learn how to set effective boundaries in the workplace.
• Identify warning signs of disengagement in HR teams.
• Discover strategies for fostering emotional intelligence in leadership.
• Gain insights on creating a supportive HR community.
Hit “Play” to gain valuable insights that can transform your HR practices!
Guest(s): Will Ortiz-Febus, HR Healing Advocate at Beyond HR podcast. He focuses on the emotional well-being of HR professionals and the challenges they face in their roles. With over 20 years of experience in HR, he advocates for mental health awareness and support within the industry.
Guest(s): Will Ortiz-Febus, HR Healing Advocate, Beyond HR podcast
Will Ortiz-Febus, SHRM-CP is an HR professional, speaker, and cohost of The Beyond HR Podcast, where he challenges the old playbook of HR and calls for a more conscious, human approach to leadership.
With a career rooted in both people strategy and healing work, Will believes HR has the sacred responsibility to be the healers of the workplace.
Through raw conversations, practical insight, and soulful truth-telling, he helps burned-out HR pros and conscious leaders restore humanity to their work and themselves.
